1905 Asylum BBC: Standing L to R: John Degnan, Fisher Launt, Chris Genegal, Tommy Murray, W. E. Cook Manager in suit, Charlie Tierney, Jack Chesbro, Art Madison, Tuck Turner. Kneeling L to R: Pete Lamer, Chris Rhinecker, Tommy Morehead, John Lawlor. Photo by Charles A. Ketcham.

Fascinating 1905 postcard showing the Middletown, New York Asylum baseball team when they played a “reunion” game with the Cuban X Giants. Hall of Fame Pitcher Jack Chesbro had worked at the hospital and returned to pitch in this game. He is seen here in his New York Highlanders uniform. Chesbro was just a year removed from his 41 win year for the Highlanders in 1904.

The SABR article which tells the story, and includes more images, can be found here:

https://sabr.org/journal/article/the-asylum-base-ball-club-the-great-reunion-game-september-29-1905/